The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-02-03
EDUCATIONAL DEP ARTMENT
j. J. zUoCARELLo. EDITOR.
A FEW IMPORTANT POINTS IN TEACH

FEW IMPORTANT POINTS IN TEACH I
ING.
There is no profession that re-
luires more earnest, competent
workers. than that of teaching; and
. teacher who desires to he fitted
thoroughly for his arduous duties,
md to give satisfaction to his pu-
pills, his patrons and himself, should
possess:
1st, Purity. Children are naturally
mitators, and they will, in course
of time, learn to initiate the man
ners and partake of the character
stics of those with whom they are
associated. Therefore,
the teacher should possess purity
that he may be to his pupils a liv-
ing example of all that is good and
true in thought, word and deed;
that his life may influence them to
all that is good and noble.
End, Politeness, true and genuine |
politeness, that will enable him to |
have proper regard for the rights
and opinions of others, that he may |
treat all with due consideration,
and exercise toward each one of the
little community over which he pre-
sides the common courtesics of ev-
cry day life.
Sd. Peculiar fitness for the work;
pleasant to attract and encourage
instead of repel and abuse; patie Mt
with the faults and failings that
daily manifest themselves in his
pupils; pity, in the trivial trials
and troubles that occur frequently
in school Life, listen to both sides
flor there are always two sides) Of
every questions cautiously, answer
wisely, consider soberly, and like a
true philanthropist In decision, exer-
else justice without favoritism.
Consider teaching more of pleas
ure than a task; let the paramount
object be to elevate the moral and
intellectual standard Of those in
trusted to him rather than the &C
QUESTION of wealth, or in other
wor Is, to obtain money,from his pa
irons without giving them value
received.
4th, Preparation. He must by
hard work, time and thought keep
posted on all the latest and best
methods of teaching so that he
may be thoroughly qualified in all
necessary studies; able to come be-
fore his classes master of all sub
jects under discussion without the
use Of textbooks; quick to explain
and not have to stop during a reel
tation and wear out the patience Of
a class while endeavorlng to solve a
difficult problem in mathematics;
knowing the how and why of meth
DDS and systems and not merely
their forms.
9Th, Power to interest. When he
appears before his class he must do
50 with a countenance beaming
with pleasure and interest; able to
grasp the true idea of the lesso n
and simplify it in such way as to
enable every pupil 10 perceive its
prac;icability, thereby gaining the
| atten ton Of the class, and awaken
ing their zeal and enthusiasm for
further investigation and research.
9th, Power to govern, lot merely
| 20 quell revolts and administer laws,
for any tyrant can do this, and a
teachers physical proportions will
enable him to take "hickory'' and
force little child into submits
sion. But the better plan is TO di
rect and guide the many wills into
5he proper channel Of self govern
nrnt, holding them there until they
have acquired such habits of self
control that they will grow up into
manhood and womanhood worthy
citizens of free government.
7th, Punctuality, to be in the
right place at the right time, al
ways among the first at the school
house in order that you may re
ceive the salutation of good morn
| ing" from your pupils as they come
in. II you make promise be pune
tual to fulfill j., that YOU may ex
pect and require the same of your
pupils.
0th, Programme. A school with
out system in the order of hearing
rccitations and keeping a daily ac-
count of the progress of each pu-
| pill is not considered very success
| full school nova days. So have q
program Of the days work in ord er
that the time may be so divided as
20 enable each pupil to know ex-
ectly when duty is required of
him, whether it be to study, recite
or rest.
| 9th, Personality. Every body
has his opinion in regard to school
teaching, and every one has pecul-
iarities characteristic of himself
alone. The teacher should also
have his. Then the teacher who
| has firm belief of what is right,
and an object to be attained, should
follow his own course carefully and
to a successful issue, instead of wa
vering and altogether losing him.
self in anothers' ways and methods
| 10th, Pluck. Don't become dis
couraged, because you are not ap
preciated by all; that man was new
er made who, under ali circumstan
ces, could give entire satisfaction tC
all. Even our Saviour pleased bat
few. But perseverlngy, persistent
| ly, pertinaciously press on and on
and every objection and every OBJ
stacle in your way will vanish like
4 bubble on the water. You will
gain the appreciation of all your
patrons; they will have confidence
in your ability to teach, and vii
not hesitate to intrust to you the
moral and intellectual training o
their children. Your patrons viii
llso learn that their interest is
Iyour interest, and that by combin
ing The interest of both it will ma
terlally affect the interest of thei
children, and success will ultimate
~ crown your efforts by placing..un